Let’s consider a modified version of the usual “Who designed the designer?” response to the fine-tuning argument. Suppose that someone argues that because God is complex, he too requires an explanation. The typical theistic counterargument is to argue that God is a simple being by virtue of being an immaterial mind that has no [...]
We’re all too familiar with the word “apologetics” at this blog and sometimes it can become synonymous to atheists as someone who defends magical fairies. Rhetoric, logic, arguments, etc, are all part of the process of attempting to convince the other side and our goal here at Rational Thoughts is to do just that in [...]
Suppose I grant the pro-choice argument that the fetus is a parasite (There are good reasons for believing this to be mistaken, but they will not be covered here). Because parasites are generally detrimental to the host organism, it would follow that pregnancy is harmful to the health of the mother. Assuming further that one should [...]
Tags: Abortion, Parasite, Pro-choice
Much in line with my last post, I’d like to present a thought I’ve had (but may not be original to myself) on a different sort of topic. The belief in extraterrestrial beings goes back a long ways and has drawn many into its black hole of thought. Every year dozens of pictures and videos [...]
Tags: aliens, extraterrestrial life, UFOs
Taking a short break from homework, I’d just like to bring forth a thought that I’ve had recently regarding the historicity of Adam and Eve. This is not going to be a historical argument like one may infer from the title. so be warned that this is an argument from Biblical inspiration. Recall that I’m [...]
Tags: Adam and Eve, Creation, evolution
